With the Indian Premier League (IPL) coming to an end, all eyes are now on the World Test Championship (WTC) Final to be played between India and Australia from June 7 to June 11 in England.
Former India Test captain Ajinkya Rahane will make his Test comeback after 17 months at the WTC Final. Rahane has impressed at this year's IPL, helping CSK win the title by posting 326 runs from 14 innings, including two half-centuries at a strike rate of 172.48.
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Cricket legend and pundit Sunil Gavaskar is hoping Rahane can use it as a stepping stone to excel at the WTC Final.
'Rahane has a point to prove in the WTC final'
In conversation with Star Sports, Gavaskar stated that the experienced Rahane will be crucial for the team. The former India captain believes that the batsman still has more to contribute in the sport, and the WTC Final is the perfect opportunity to show the world that he's still got it.
"He’s got a lot of experience having played in England, having scored runs in England. So, yes, I think he is going to be crucial down at number 5. And yes, I do believe he has a point to prove," Gavaskar told Star Sports.
"I still feel he has got plenty of cricket left in him, and this is a wonderful opportunity for him. I’m hoping he will be able to grab this opportunity with all the experience that he has and make a place for him back in the Indian team."
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Ajinkya Rahane's Test record
| Innings | Runs | Highest score | Average | Strike rate | 100s | 50s |
| 140 | 4931 | 188 | 38.5 | 49.4 | 12 | 25 |
